10 Fantasy Films About Interns

Description: Although Harry isn't an intern in the traditional sense, his journey at Hogwarts can be seen as an internship in magic, where he learns spells, potions, and the art of wizardry under the guidance of his professors.

Fact: The film was shot at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, which served as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Description: Mia's journey from an ordinary high school student to a princess can be likened to an internship in royal etiquette and public life, with a magical transformation at its core.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Meg Cabot, who was inspired by her own experiences in high school.

Description: Walter Mitty's daydreams and his real-life adventure to find a missing negative can be seen as an internship in living life to the fullest, with elements of fantasy woven throughout.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations around the world, including Iceland, Greenland, and New York City.

Description: Mia Thermopolis, now a princess, must learn the ropes of royalty, which can be seen as an internship in governance and diplomacy, with a touch of fairy tale magic.

Fact: Julie Andrews, who plays Queen Clarisse, had to learn to ride a horse sidesaddle for the film.

Description: While not fantasy, the film's portrayal of the fashion world as a magical, cutthroat realm where an intern, Andy Sachs, learns the ropes, makes it feel like a fantastical journey.

Fact: The character of Miranda Priestly was loosely based on Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

Description: Percy Jackson, a demigod, embarks on a quest to find Zeus' lightning bolt, essentially interning in the world of Greek gods and monsters, learning about his powers and responsibilities.

Fact: The film's title was changed from "The Lightning Thief" to "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" for marketing purposes.

Description: Dave Stutler, a physics student, becomes an intern to the legendary sorcerer Balthazar Blake, learning magic and battling dark forces. This film blends the mundane life of an intern with the extraordinary world of sorcery.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the segment from Disney's Fantasia, featuring the famous "Sorcerer's Apprentice" sequence.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, this film features an intern, Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro), who brings a touch of magic to the tech startup world with his old-school charm and wisdom, making the everyday office life seem like a fairy tale.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life stories of older interns at companies like Google and LinkedIn.

Description: Jake Portman, a young man, discovers a hidden world of peculiar children, where he learns about their unique abilities, essentially interning in a world of wonder and magic.

Fact: Tim Burton, known for his gothic and whimsical style, directed this adaptation of Ransom Riggs' novel.

Description: Two middle-aged men intern at Google, facing challenges that seem almost magical in their scope and scale, turning the tech world into a fantastical playground.

Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, providing an authentic backdrop.